title: Functional capacity evaluation.
abstract: The functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is a tool for assessing the extent of a patient's disability. Several factors help to determine whether an FCE should be conducted. Once underway, the evaluation includes an intake interview, musculoskeletal and functional assessments, validation of effort, and interpretation and recommendation.
authors.affiliation: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Harten
mesh_terms: D019567:Back Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans